Interpersonal Communication

Interpersonal Communication: Everyday Encounters, 8th Edition, is an introductory textbook linking interpersonal communication theory and practical skills directly to everyday interactions. The text provides foundational instruction to help students evaluate interpersonal relationships.

Coverage addresses core communicative processes, examining emotional intelligence, forgiveness, and the power of language. The volume also explores complex relationship dynamics, including interracial relationships, communication regarding safe sex, and methods for addressing abuse from intimates.

Reflecting scholarship in gender and social diversity, this edition emphasizes ethical choices and cultural difference, incorporating communication research findings from more than 125 new sources.